Neighbors cite noise, traffic and flooding as major concerns at Avon hearing on Nod Road project

Several neighbors spoke during the public-comment portion of the hearing, summarizing written submissions and on-the-record remarks. Dr. John Crouch said noise from increased traffic would "impact mental health, sleep, and cognition, especially for children and older people," and noted existing day-time noise issues at Hunter’s Run. Other speakers described observed morning backups approaching the Route 44 intersection, concerns about the scale of 180 units on the site, the potential for more roadside parking near the ALT trailhead, and flooding history along Nod Road.

Speakers included Phil Halperin raising conflicts of interest for paid developer consultants, Mark Buchanan and Rinaldo Tedeschi arguing the project is too dense for the developable acreage, and Kirt Mayland referencing floodway conditions. Applicant witnesses responded to these concerns in technical testimony; the record contains submitted letters and photographs that the commission accepted into the hearing file.